Our Lady Of Victory
Roman Catholic Church
Tannersville PA
Pastor’s Posts
What does it mean to trust in God?
What does it mean to trust in God? It shouldn’t be a sentimental feeling or emotion. It shouldn’t be a gamble when we have a great need. Because if it doesn’t work out, we blame God as being untrustworthy. An old Arab proverb said: trust in God but tie down your camel, Trusting in God does not mean taking foolish chances. Jesus advised his disciples you must be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. He also said, if you…
“Yes” Can Offer Great Rewards
In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks two requests of his disciples. First, he asks Peter to take him in the boat a short distance so he can talk and teach the people. Then he asks the disciples to take out their boats for a catch of fish. In both instances Peter and the disciples were tired from fishing all night without having much success. But despite their tiredness, they do as Jesus requests. And the results were great. You may have…
Where does the Word of God fit into your life?
The Scriptures for today focus our attention on the importance and power of the Word of God and its challenge for us today. The Word of God is called “sacramental,” in the sense that, when it is spoken, read, or heard, God becomes present in our midst. For that to happen to us, we must listen to the Word, accept it into our hearts, and then put it into practice as we live out our lives. Where does the Word…
News
Senior Lunch Program
SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM will be starting again in March. On Thursdays a lunch will be offered to our seniors. You drive up and we deliver to your car. A $2.00 offering is asked but not required. On the Sunday prior to the lunch, the menu will announced in the bulletin and through Flocknote. Then you need to call and order your lunch and it will be ready for pick up on Thursday.
Catholic Cookies & Conversation
With Lent on the horizon, you may be seeking new opportunities to grow your faith. OLV is offering two events that will allow you to do just that. We will be screening two of the Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints docudramas, which will be followed by a discussion. On Sunday, March 9, view “John the Baptist,” and on Sunday, March 23, “Maximilian Kolbe.” The videos will be shown after the 10:30 a.m. Masses, beginning at 11:45 a.m. To attend, you need to…
Annual Appeal – “Our Call To Serve”
THANK YOU to all who donated to this year’s Appeal. We have surpassed our parish goal and have done our part in supporting the many fine programs throughout our diocese. Thank You & God Bless You! As Christ gave Himself to us, we are called to serve and be generous towards others especially those in need. Your Appeal donation supports our children and their Catholic education in Catholic Schools and Parish Religious Education classes. Through the media, it brings religious…